What happened
During a private aerial tour, the flight crew elected to divert their flight path toward Ohakea Air Force Base because of worsening weather. As the aircraft was executing its final approach and the crew transitioned to full flaps, the aircraft began experiencing significant rolling motions to the left and right. The crew was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, which subsequently impacted the runway surface. The aircraft came to a stop following the impact.
Findings
- All occupants on board the aircraft survived the incident with no injuries reported.
- The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair.
- The loss of control occurred specifically during the selection of full flaps during the approach phase.